About Me

I live in Sun Prairie with my husband, three daughters (ages 22, 20, and 15) and puppy. My oldest two daughters are in college now and my youngest is a tenth grader. Although I was born in Dubuque, Iowa, my family moved to Madison when I was entering high school. At Edgewood High School, I enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, and track. I went to UW-Madison for my undergraduate degree andUW-La Crosse for my Master's Degree.

I have eight brothers and sisters. My twin sister, Janet Pliner, used to teach at Hamilton. Check out the article below about how we used to job share :)

​My Favorite ThingsSpending time with my family and friends-- especially my husband, three daughters, and black labradorAttending my kids' activities and sporting events Teaching math CampingKayakingHiking and being outdoorsBaking and cake decoratingShoppingRelay for Life (I am a 13 year cancer survivor)Playing basketball and volleyballGoing to Badger football and basketball games

Favorite Math Quotes:

Dirac, Paul Adrien Maurice (1902-1984): Mathematics is the tool specially suited for dealing with abstract concepts of any kind and there is no limit to its power in this field.

Colten, Charles Caleb: The study of mathematics, like the Nile, begins in minuteness but ends in magnificence.

Einstein, Albert (1879-1955): Do not worry about your difficulties in mathematics, I assure you that mine are greater.